610 Stompers Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Send-Off party on Friday in New Orleans

A grand sendoff for the 610 Stompers dance troupe tops the list of entertainment best bets in the New Orleans area today.

Rusty Costanza / The Times-PicayuneThe 610 Stompers will dance in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 24. A party to send them off in style is Friday at Howlin' Wolf.

610 Stompers Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Send-Off Howlin' Wolf, 907 S. Peters St. The all-male dance group of "ordinary men with extraordinary moves" is headed to the Big Apple to march in the Thanksgiving Day parade; the send-off includes parade commentators, balloons, The Tulane Brass Band, The Lagniappe Brass Band, The Pussyfooters, The Muff-A-Lottas, The 610 Stompers, DJ Hammer and more, 9 p.m.. The event also marks the release of the 610 Stompers' 2012 Calendar. Admission: $25 advance, $35 at the door. Call 504.522.9653 or visit 610stompers.com.

NolaVie's Night of RevelationsStudio 3, 3610 Toulouse St. Latest in a series of one-night-only Pop-Up art events showcasing fashion, music, food and more from young artists in the city, 8-11 p.m. Admission, in honor of the dat (11/11/11): $11, which includes one drink. Email sharon@nolavie.com or visit nolavie.com.

3 Charmers of New OrleansN'Tini's, 2891 U.S. 190, Mandeville. Becky Allen, Jodi Borrello and Amanda Hebert perform at the white-tablecloth restaurant that becomes a late-night comedy and dance club after dinner on weekends, 10 p.m. Admission: $20. Call 985.626.5566.

Vino on the BayouPitot House, 1440 Moss St. The wine tasting is sponsored by the Louisiana Landmarks Society and features a book signing by Peggy Scott Laborde and Tom Fitzmorris of "Lost Restaurants of New Orleans," 5:30-7:30 p.m. today. Admission: $10, $5 for Society members. Call 504.482.0312.

Words and Music, a Literary Feast in New OrleansHotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St. The Faulkner Society's annual literary festival includes masterclasses, book sales, panel discussions with noted authors, music performances, literary luncheons and much more. Events also take place at the Cabildo and other French Quarter venues. View the schedule at wordsandmusic.org. Individual event tickets and "all events" packages are available; advance reservations for events featuring food and wine are necessary. Tickets for discussion events, not including food, may be purchased at the door. Admission: Varies. Call 504.524.2940 or 566.1609.

Louisiana Music Factory Concert: Kermit Ruffins Louisiana Music Factory, 210 Decatur St. The trumpeter performs well before his new bedtime, 11 a.m., followed by Spencer Bohren at noon and Eva Frishberg with Austin and Tyler Clements at 1. Tickets: Free.

From a Long Way OffWestwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Ave., Westwego, 504.371.3330. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Quinncannon family battles the archdiocese of New Orleans over the closing of a beloved church. But they are about to find out that their biggest enemy might be their past. Written by Jim Fitzmorris. Final performances are 7:30 p.m. today and Sat; 2 p.m. Sun. Admission: $30, $27 seniors, $20 students.